February 19, 2008, 6:11PM

OK, maybe it's not a full Jheri curl. But if you check out photos of David Ortiz's appearance at spring training today (above) and compare it to Daisuke Matsuzaka's new 'do, it seems pretty obvious the Red Sox heart the '80s. The Hartford Courant described the look thusly: David Ortiz arrived at Red Sox camp today, sporting a hairdo... Full story »

February 15, 2008, 9:27AM

At least so said Jonathan Papelbon in an interview with the Boston Herald. Says Paps about Papi: "Last year after we won it," he said yesterday, "I was in a hotel room partying, and Ortiz was there trying to show me how to do the breakdance. And he fell over, and he didn't know what he was doing. Either... Full story »

February 04, 2008, 7:10AM

Since the entire airwaves will be taken over with the Patriots' loss in the Super Bowl, most of my entries today will appear on Eye on Foxborough. Before we head over there, though, perhaps we should wonder what would possess someone to create a video of a break-dancing Jonathan Papelbon, David Ortiz and Josh Beckett. Although, at least it's not... Full story »

November 03, 2007, 3:29PM

Between the Celtics coming out strong and Red Sox sluggers Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz appearing on late-night talk shows last night, it was quite the night for Boston sports. We start our tour with video of Big Papi on Late Night with Conan O'Brien because, well, Big Papi shared advice that I don't think has ever been dispensed before... Full story »

November 01, 2007, 12:34AM

"Listen," designated hitter David Ortiz began, "we're not just a good team. We're a great team. And don't you f------ forget that. And let's go play one at a time and go prove that. Because let me tell you something...." Ortiz pulled on the sides of his gray road jersey. "There's a reason why you wear this Red Sox... Full story »

October 31, 2007, 3:21PM

If you haven't yet had your fill of the 2007 world champion Boston Red Sox, they'll be coming to a talking picture machine near you beginning tonight. As Extra Bases points out, Jonathan Papelbon will appear on Late Show with David Letterman tonight at 11:30, Manny Ramirez will appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Friday at 11:30... Full story »

October 30, 2007, 1:39AM

.... You wouldn't want to disappoint Big Papi now, would you? In all seriousness, there is little doubt that today's rolling rally, which kicks off at noon from Fenway Park, will be a religious experience for tens of thousands of fans involved. I've already received e-mails from a few readers asking for suggestions on how to go about the rally,... Full story »

October 29, 2007, 11:04AM

While Red Sox fans ran wildly through the streets of Boston last night, I was pondering the following: Who exactly is the hero of this 2007 Boston Red Sox team? And then the answer hit me: In the playoffs, it's darn near everyone. Sure, there are the obvious answers. Consider the following: Full story »

October 27, 2007, 10:42AM

So, which Daisuke Matsuzaka will show up tonight? The occasionally dominant hurler who baffles hitters with 16 varieties of curves, slurves and gyroball swerves? Or the one who makes me want to put my and in an electric cheese grater? That's the foremost question tonight heading into Game 3, as far as I'm concerned. And frankly, I have no... Full story »

October 25, 2007, 1:39AM

It's a freakin' buzz saw. That's what the Red Sox lineup has become in the last week. It's a top-to-bottom House of Pain, featuring the shattered dreams of various ace pitchers, supposed World Series contenders and their bitter, bitter fans. For the record, last night's 13-1 World Series win marks the sixth consecutive time the Red Sox have knocked... Full story »

October 22, 2007, 12:22AM

Shame on us. Shame on us for doubting - even for a minute - that the Red Sox could come back from a 3-1 deficit against a phenomenal Cleveland Indians team that the world will no doubt be hearing again from in 2008. Shame on us for doubting - even for a minute - that the Red Sox could... Full story »

October 21, 2007, 12:21AM

Well, so much for the drama. The Boston Red Sox pretty much removed all doubt there wouldn't be a Game 7 early on last night, jumping on the erratic Fausto Carmona for six hits, four walks and seven earned runs in two innings of work in a 12-2 win. Seriously, was this the same guy who spectacularly held the... Full story »

October 20, 2007, 10:30AM

So, it has come to this. Tonight, the Boston Red Sox face Fausto Carmona, a 19-game winner who throws not only flames, but one of the best sinkers in the Major Leagues. He also wakes up every morning and has himself a bowl of awesome, I imagine. No matter. The Red Sox already proved they can compete with the... Full story »

October 19, 2007, 12:27AM

The odds are still long. The opponents are still great. But if you're counting the Boston Red Sox out of the American League Championship Series after last night's game... well, you just weren't paying attention last night. Boston's 7-1 win was promising not only because it got the Red Sox back into the series, but because so many players... Full story »

October 18, 2007, 12:07AM

"If you want to win, you have to get mad! You have to get meeeeeeaaann!!!" -- Patches O'Houlihan, Dodgeball And that, folks, is the essence of where the Boston Red Sox stand. Beginning tonight, Josh Beckett and Co. are fighting for their playoff lives, and they're taking on CC Sabathia to do it. That means no more screwups. No... Full story »

October 17, 2007, 2:00PM

At this point, it's safe to say anti-Sox schadenfreude has reached epic proportions. The Red Sox are losing, the bats are silent and anyone not rooting for Boston is quite clearly against it, as Melissa at Center Field found out the other night. Maybe it's me, but I think this clip Home Run Derby dug up pretty much sums up... Full story »

October 16, 2007, 2:55PM

Well, it's settled. Tim Wakefield takes the mound for the Boston Red Sox tonight -- should the weather hold up in Cleveland. It's a game that's winnable, but should leave Sox fans sprinkling Tums on their dinner tonight in anticipation of the game -- particularly since he flopped against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in his last rain-swept start.... Full story »

October 15, 2007, 10:57PM

What a miserable night. I don't know where else to start in discussing a 4-2 loss in which the Red Sox squandered opportunity after opportunity, grounding into three double plays against a mediocre pitcher with a magic sinker. Ugh. This is the one we didn't see coming. Many Red Sox fans took it for granted that the team would... Full story »

October 14, 2007, 9:50AM

Frequently, I plop right down after games that I insist on watching home. I want to be able to get my thoughts out quickly and concisely, and there's usually no better time then when clowns like Tim McCarver are dissecting how games were won and lost. Last night. I could not. My brain. Did not work. It said only... Full story »

October 13, 2007, 8:33AM

Did I really just watch that happen last night? Did the Red Sox really just knock around a 19-game winning lefthander, a species of pitcher they've struggled with all season? And did David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez really just combine to pull a perfect 10, combining to reach base 10 times in 10 plate appearances? It is at moments... Full story »

October 08, 2007, 10:12AM

As promised earlier, here's a compilation of photographs from yesterday's postgame madness. Unlike last Friday, I don't think you'll be seeing anything from Game On! afterward, but there's also a gallery of images from yesterday's game here. After the jump, more photos of the celebration, including one of Manny Ramirez getting in on the act. Full story »

October 08, 2007, 1:02AM

Make no mistake: Yesterday's 9-1 win was a team effort of the highest order, featuring power hitting, fine fielding and smooth baserunning. When you get down to it, though, one man deserves more credit for closing out the Red Sox-Angels series than anyone else: Dr. Curtis Montague Schilling, postseason surgeon of baseball. Dr. Schilling found his inner Maddux yesterday,... Full story »

October 06, 2007, 1:20AM

It's happening again. The Red Sox are back on a roll, getting the clutch bullpen pitching, timely hitting and oddball contributions (hello, fan assistance) it takes to win in the postseason, as tonight's 6-3 over the Angels (live blogged here) clearly shows. And at the center of it all tonight is one Manuel Aristides Ramirez, a slugger who has... Full story »

September 29, 2007, 3:11PM

Not to the change the subject, but I have to share a video. Here's David Ortiz and family cooking for Sam Horn. The video was posted late yesterday and is definitely worth a look: My favorite Big Papi quote here: "If you ain't got no flava, don't come to my house!" Understood, Big Papi. Understood. UPDATE: The Big Lead raised... Full story »

September 28, 2007, 11:59PM

If the photograph above doesn't say it all, I don't know what does. The Red Sox won the American League East tonight, combining a win over the Minnesota Twins with a New York Yankees loss to finally take care of business and put the division way. It has been a long time coming to win a division over the... Full story »